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Pit party caps off busy night at Sunset Speedway

Pit party caps off busy night at Sunset Speedway

The night was one in which the speedway honoured beloved racer Frank Davey
COLUMN: Colts scout linked to Jeff Marek's departure from Sportsnet

COLUMN: Colts scout linked to Jeff Marek's departure from Sportsnet

'The story in The Athletic and the subsequent attention has been very unsettling, because everyone agrees that I did nothing wrong,' says Mark Seidel
Bassmasters active in the community and on Lake Simcoe

Bassmasters active in the community and on Lake Simcoe

'We go all the way up the 400 corridor and fish Georgian Bay. We fish the Kawarthas,' says long-time local angler
Hockey stars shine at Barn Burner, raise over $400K (20 photos)

Hockey stars shine at Barn Burner, raise over $400K (20 photos)

Local athlete eyes gold for upcoming Paralympic Games in Paris

Local athlete eyes gold for upcoming Paralympic Games in Paris

'What I am most excited about for this experience is that it’s the first time my family will be able to watch me and attend the Paralympic Games,' says Renee Foessel
Innisfil drops first game to Creemore in championship series

Innisfil drops first game to Creemore in championship series

Cardinals lost 12-9 to Padres in North Dufferin Baseball League play
Golf industry has opportunities teed up for sport's biggest enthusiasts

Golf industry has opportunities teed up for sport's biggest enthusiasts

'There’s tremendous opportunity for anyone who is super keen and eager to get started at the ground level,' says Barrie Country Club official
'A need': National Ski Academy opens classrooms to local students

'A need': National Ski Academy opens classrooms to local students

For $1,000 per credit, students from the area can take high school courses on a quadmester schedule with summer and evening options
Orillia Eagles special-needs hockey program set to soar into region

Orillia Eagles special-needs hockey program set to soar into region

'There is a need for it. There is nothing (like this) between Barrie and North Bay,' says founder of unique program that will be headquartered at Rama MASK
'New challenges': Local athletes aim to 'master' national championship

'New challenges': Local athletes aim to 'master' national championship

'Just because you get to a certain age doesn't mean that you shouldn't be able to do certain events anymore,' says retired Orillia teacher